The university should take the lead in developing basic research and making breakthroughs in major technologies, Xi said.

He urged Tsinghua to make bolder moves to make headway in core technologies in key fields that still limit the country's development, and strengthen collaboration with research institutes and industrial entities to promote the transformation of scientific results into productivity.

Xi underlined the need for the university to uphold openness and cooperation, intensify international exchanges and cooperation and work with higher education institutions in other countries to cope with global challenges and enhance the common well-being of humankind.

He also asked the university's students and teachers to firm up their beliefs and ideals to dedicate themselves to the country and the people.